| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $147.48 | 6.550% | $157.1399 | $157.14 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.60 | 10.810% | $143.6098 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.92 | 3.155% | $107.1987 | $107.20 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.62 | 10.310% | $77.9009 | $77.90 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.43 | 7.560% | $230.6409 | $230.64 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.46 | 6.190% | $66.3263 | $66.33 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.65 | 12.440% | $197.5009 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.16 | $980.3174 | $980.32 | $980.35 | $980.20 | |